Shiva Statues: Hindu God Lord Shiva Statues and Sculptures

Lord Shiva Statues and Sculptures: Shiva is one one of the most auspicious god of Hindu trinity. He is one of the main god of Hindus and mainly know as Rudra.

Here You will get a collection of Lord Shiva statues that are crafted by many skillful Indian artist. These all Shiva Statues offered in various postures and sizes.

How to Vrat Shravan Somvar: Rituals Procedure and Mantras

 Somwar (Monday) in Shravan Mas is considerd most auspicious festival day for Lord Shiva praying. Most of Hindu and other people is believed that the worship of the Lord Shiva in the month of Shravan is more powerfull instead the other (Somwar, Monday) days. In this month many devout of Lord Shiva observe the Shravan Somwar Vrat and performing Pujas and rituals on the Monday of Shravan Mas.

Procedure and rituals to observe Vrat on Shravan Somwar.

In the morning after taking bath and other rituals. First prayed to Lord Ganesha, after finishing next , prayed to Lord Shiva by chanting Om Namah Shivay, and offering lord Shiva to Bilva Patra(leaves) some flowers, water, Dahi, Milk and honey. Do abhishek with water, Dahi, Milk and Honey. Do fast from sunrise to sunset and chant Maha Mritunjaya Mantra and Om Namah Shivaya on this day or you can read Shiva Purana. After praying Lord Shiva and all rituals you can break the fast in the evening. Visit the Shrines of Shiva and pray for peace and Happiness.

Many Hindu and devout of Lord Shiva believed that god fulfill all desires and blessed with wisdom who observe Somwar Vrat. Many women in India also do Somwar Vrat for fet best husband who can fulfill their dreams.
  

Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in August 2011

Dates of Hindu Auspicious Days and festivals in August 2011, which is associated to Hinduism (Hindu Religion). All the Auspicious dates based on major Hindu calendars and Indian Standard Time (IST), which is used in India.

August 2011 - Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days.

1 August, 2011 – Shravan Somvar Vrat
1 August, 2011 – Sindhura Dooj
2 August, 2011 – Hariyali Teej
2 August, 2011 – Madhusrava Teej
3 August, – Durva Ganapati Vrat
4 August, 2011 – Nag Panchami
5 August, 2011 – Muruga Sashti Fasting
6 August, 2011 – Tulsi Das Jayanti
8 August, 2011 – Shravan Somvar Vrat
9 August, 2011 – Mangala Gouri Vrat
9 August, 2011 – Ekadasi Fasting – Putrada Ekadashi
11 August, 2011 – Pradosh Fasting
12 August, 2011 – Varalakshmi Vritham
13 August, 2011 – Shravan Purnima – Full moon day
13 August, 2011 – Raksha Bandhan
13 August, 2011 – Nariyali Purnima
13 August, 2011 – Rig Upakarma
13 August, 2011 – Yajur Upakarma
13 August, 2011 – Avani Avittam
13 August, 2011 – Hayagriva Jayanti
14 August, 2011 – Gayatri Japam
14 August, 2011 – Bhadrapad Month begins in North India
15 August, 2011 – Ashunya Shayan Vrat
16 August, 2011 – Kajari Teej
17 August, 2011 – Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat
17 August, 2011 – Chinga Masam begins in Kerala Malayalam Calendar
18 August, 2011 – Aavani Month begins in Tamil Calendar
19 August, 2011 – Bhadra Month begins in Bengali Calendar
20 August, 2011 – Hal Sashti
21 August, 2011 – Sri Krishna Jayanti in South and Western parts of India
22 August, 2011 – Sri Krishna Janmashtami in North India
22 August, 2011 – Dahi Handi and Gopala Kala
23 August, 2011 – Goga Navami
25 August, 2011 – Ekadasi Fasting
26 August, 2011 – Pradosh Fasting
28 August, 2011 – Amavasya begins
29 August, 2011 – Amavasya ends – Somvati Amavasya
30 August, 2011 – Bhadrapad month begins in Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat
31 August, 2011 – Sam Pancham – Sama Upakarma
31 August, 2011 – Swarna Gouri Vrat

Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in July 2011

Dates of Hindu Auspicious Days and festivals in July 2011, which is associated toHinduism (Hindu Religion). All the Auspicious dates based on major Hindu calendars and Indian Standard Time (IST), which is used in India.

July 2011 - Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days.

1 July, 2011 – Amavasya – No moon day

2 July, 2011 – Ashada month begins in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat

3 July, 2011 – Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra

6 July, 2011 – Muruga Sashti Fasting

7 July, 2011 – Vivaswat Puja (Surya Puja)

7 July, 2011 – Aani Uthiram in Tamil Calendar

8 July, 2011 – Monthly Durga Ashtami Puja

9 July, 2011 – Bhadali Navami

10 July, 2011 – Ulto Rath at Puri Jagannath Temple

11 July, 2011 – Hari Shayani Ekadasi Vrat

11 July, 2011 – Pandarpur Yatra

11 July, 2011 – Chatur Masa Vrat Begins

12 July, 2011 – Pradosh Vrat

14 July, 2011 – Purnima Vrat

14 July, 2011 – Shirdi Saibaba Ashada Purnima Utsav begins

15 July, 2011 – Purnima – Full moon day – Guru Purnima – Vyasa Puja

16 July, 2011 – Shravan Month begins in North India

17 July, 2011 – Kark Sankranti – Dakshinayana Begins

17 July, 2011 – Aadi Month begins in Tamil Calendar

17 July, 2011 – Karkidakam month begins in Kerala Malayalam Calendar

18 July, 2011 – Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat

18 July, 2011 – Shraban month begins in Bengali Calendar

18 July, 2011 – First Shravan Somvar Vrat in North India

19 July, 2011 – First Mangala Gauri Vrat in North India

23 July, 2011 – Kalashtami – Kher Puja in Tripura

25 July, 2011 – Second Sravan Somvar Vrat in North India

26 July, 2011 – Kamda Ekadasi Vrat

26 July, 2011 – Second Mangala Gauri Vrat in North India

28 July, 2011 – Pradosh Vrat

29 July, 2011 – Monthly Shivratri Fasting

30 July, 2011 – Amavasya – No moon day

30 July, 2011 – Aadi Amavasi in Tamil Calendar

30 July, 2011 – Karkidaka Vavu Bali in Kerala.

31 July, 2011 – Shravan month begins Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat